No one can disagree about the amazing things Al Davis brought to the world of football. Recent years have been rough for those of us in the Raider Nation but the fundamentals of the team and the attitude of the players has always stayed the same. Hit hard with no apology and runover anyone in your way.

I’ve loved reading the articles going over everything Mr. Davis accomplished.

Let me just recap some of my favs!

• He’s always been coach (for good or bad), GM, was AFL commissioner and of course owner
• In the 29 years he’s been owner, we have 3 superbowl trophies. There are only 8 teams to have 3 or more trophies out of the current 32 teams. No the bronco’s aren’t one of those 8
• He hired the first black coach, first latino coach and the first female CEO
• Madden, Gruden, Shanahan, need I say anything else?

His loyalty knew no bounds. To be a Raider was to be a Raider for life. This loyalty goes all the way down to the fans. While we’ve gone through many a rough season, we’ve always been loyal to our Raiders.

It’s the end of an era for the NFL and the Raiders franchise. We’ll see where this new beginning takes our Raider Nation. But where ever it does go it won’t change the fact that Al Davis created the mentality and high octane playing that mean you are a Raider.

RIP Al Davis and comfort to your family in this time of mourning. Thank you for creating the team that I know and love.

I’ve yet to buy myself a jersey. It’s on the list, but something always comes up that I really shouldn’t spend the money. But I did some research and foung Throw Back Guy to order from for a much better price. I have 3 options for an Urlacher jersey and that kicks butt. Plus they are a lot less expensive than most places I have found.

I swear this is the year of the jersey. I will work hard at getting a jersey before November. I’ll tell my kids so they’ll remind me.

Actually it’s turned out really good.  They have complete run of the house and they all get along really well.  Hubby and I both played guitar hero on the easiest level, I wanted the dummy level because I’m so good at video games (roflmao) but they said this was the lowest level possible.  I did 50% so I think I rock no matter how much they boo’d me!  I beat hubby so that’s all that matters.

Tomorrow we are going to have two more boys show up and then brownie ice cream cake.  Crap, better go finish the damn thing so they can eat it.  Then it’s off to play lasor tag.  I’m hoping we will make it back before kick off, but we’ll see.  We’re eating the cake and opening presents before we leave so we don’t have to do it up there.  lol  Figured then we can play the last game and head home quick.  Already need to stop by my parents and drop off my nephew on the way home.  It’s gonna be close.  I better not miss any of the good commercials!

I’ve decided that we are having a crab fest for the event. I haven’t decided who all will be invited to come over, but I do know they will be required to bring bottles of crown with them . The superbowl is usually late now and I don’t want everyone here all evening. lol Hubby will have to go to work for the second day on that Monday and the kids will have school in the morning.

Did I mention that Urlacher is going to the SUPERBOWL BABY! Now that’s hot!!! Can’t wait to see him with a ring on.